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Ranchi Station Horror: Man Sets Himself Ablaze on Train Roof with High-Voltage Wire

News Analysis India — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In a heart-stopping moment at Jharkhand’s Ranchi Railway Station, a desperate youth climbed aboard a moving train and clutched a high-voltage overhead line, igniting his own body in what authorities call a suicide attempt. The Saturday evening tragedy sent shockwaves through the bustling station, where celebrations for a new train launch were underway.

The sequence began during the high-profile inauguration of the Anand Vihar-Purulia weekly express, flagged off virtually by PM Modi. With platforms teeming with dignitaries and enhanced security, no one anticipated the young man’s rash climb onto the Swarn Jayanti Express on Platform 2. Station footage and witness accounts paint a grim picture: he balanced precariously as the train moved, then grabbed the 25kV wire.

A thunderous explosion lit up the sky, flames erupted instantly, and he tumbled onto the roof. Panic spread as passengers screamed and staff mobilized. RPF and GRP teams executed a swift extraction operation, lowering the charred victim amid urgent calls for medical help. He was stabilized at the railway hospital before airlifting to RIMS, where burns specialists are battling to save him.

Railway officials confirmed the act as intentional self-harm, originating from an overbridge jump. While details like his name and backstory are pending, the case highlights a disturbing rise in public suicide attempts amid economic pressures and mental health crises. Enhanced counseling hotlines and CCTV monitoring are now under review at Ranchi division. The station resumed normalcy soon after, but the incident leaves a somber reminder of hidden struggles.

Woman Attempts Suicide on Rajdhani Express, Traveling with In-Laws

News Analysis India — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In a shocking incident at the Gwalior railway station in Madhya Pradesh, a woman was rushed to the hospital for treatment after she sustained injuries. The woman was traveling with her in-laws on the Rajdhani Express, which was en route from Nizamuddin to Mumbai. Shortly after the train departed from Agra, the woman cut her wrist with a razor blade. The Gwalior railway station administration was immediately notified, and an ambulance was arranged to transport the woman to the hospital, where she is currently receiving medical care.

Couple Jumps into River After Family Rejection of Marriage Proposal; Search Underway

News Analysis India — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A couple, deeply in love, decided to marry. While the boy’s family approved of the union, the girl’s family rejected the proposal. In a tragic turn of events, the couple chose to end their lives by jumping into the water from the Anicut built on the Hasdev River. The boy was rescued, but the search for the girl continues.

Police received information about the incident at the Girwa Ghat on the Hasdev River. Police officers, aided by divers, bravely entered the water. Despite facing the risk of being swept away by the strong current, they managed to reach the young man who had jumped.

Upon questioning, the man identified himself as Rahul, a resident of Kashi Nagar. He revealed his love for a girl residing in Atal Awas, constructed in Maharana Pratap Nagar. The couple had decided to marry, but while Rahul’s family was in agreement, the girl’s family opposed the marriage. As a result, they decided to commit suicide by jumping into the Hasdev River.

According to Rahul, the divers were unable to locate the girl who jumped with him. Her whereabouts and condition remain unknown.

Man Climbs 100-Foot Tower, Threatens Suicide After Family Dispute

News Analysis India — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In a scene reminiscent of the film ‘Sholay,’ a man in Jharkhand’s Gumla district climbed a mobile tower, threatening to jump after a dispute with his father and brother over property. The incident caused widespread panic in the village. The man, identified as Ritesh Kumar Singh, remained on the 100-foot tower for over three hours, engaging in a high-voltage standoff with authorities. Police arrived at the scene and attempted to negotiate his descent. Ultimately, after extensive efforts, he was brought down but sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized. The dispute stemmed from disagreements over the division of family assets. The man, reportedly addicted to drugs, had a heated argument with his wife before scaling the tower.

Man Climbs 100-Foot Tower, Threatens Suicide After Dispute

News Analysis India — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In a scene reminiscent of a Bollywood drama, a young man in Jharkhand’s Gumla district climbed a mobile tower, threatening to jump after a dispute with his family. The incident, lasting over three hours, involved Ritesh Kumar Singh, also known as Babu, who reportedly had a disagreement with his father and brother regarding property division. After a heated argument, Ritesh ascended the 100-foot tower, causing alarm throughout the village. Police arrived on the scene and attempted to negotiate, but Ritesh remained on the tower for an extended period. Eventually, after extensive efforts, he was brought down but sustained minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. The argument escalated when his wife, Pratima Devi, tried to stop him from leaving the house, leading to physical violence against her. The video of the event has gone viral on social media.

Mother Poisons Children, Attempts Suicide in Purnia, Bihar: Investigation Underway

News Analysis India — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A shocking incident unfolded in Purnia, Bihar, where a woman is accused of poisoning her two children and attempting suicide. The woman, identified as Neelum, reportedly caused damage to her home before administering poison to her son and daughter. Both children tragically died. Neelum was found in critical condition and was rushed to a hospital in Katihar. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter. The incident occurred in the Satmi Bin Toli ward of the Kuandi Panchayat in Dhamdaha village, Purnia. Neelum’s husband was away, visiting his first wife’s family when the events occurred.